Christianity and environmental

Question 1

Stewardship of creation

Answer 1

Adherents must take care of the earth, become stewards of the environment. God created mankind in his own image; thus, everyone is responsible for caring for creation. This allows the central paradigm, God’s kingdom on earth. Focuses on the actions of adherents, Call to action.
Not using to much creation than reacquired. Don’t throw away or misuse God’s creation

Question 2

Stewardship of Creation quotes

Answer 2

“So God created mankind” Genesis 1:27
“Till and keep the earth”

Question 3

Stewardship impact to the individual

Answer 3

Feel a personal responsibility to care for the earth as stewards
Make conscious choice that are eco-friendly
Change mindset from domination to care.

Question 4

Stewardship impact on the community

Answer 4

Protect the vulnerable
Social Cohesion
Less pollution in society

Question 5

Stewardship contemporary examples

Answer 5

Baw BAw combined churches food relief store. Take 10$ donation to provide food baskets for the vulnerable. Supports people who are affected first.
Laudato Si
“The earth, our home is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth”
“We need to think about the kind of world we are leaving for future generations”

Question 6

Sacramentality

Answer 6

Catholic Belief
From a latin word ‘sacramentum’ and sign of the sacred.
Viewing the world as a sacrament and recognising our lives as the gifts
World around us gives witness to the glory of God
Issue: Deforestation

Question 7

Sacramentality quotes

Answer 7

Genesis 1:4 “It was good”,
“So God created humankind in his image” Genesis 1:27

Question 8

Sacramentality impact to individuals

Answer 8

Inspires individuals to take on bio-centric living, prioritising harmony with nature
Gratitude for recognising life as a gift we all have a sacred duty and care to be grateful for it.
Shapes ethical choices, choose company and livelihood that doesn’t degradate the environment

Question 9

Sacramentality impact to community

Answer 9

Social Cohesion: Unites religious leaders activists and adherents
Shared sense of responsibility: Community initiatives

Question 10

Sacramentality, contemporary examples

Answer 10

Halki Summit united orthodox leaders. Encouraged global orthodox communities, called for action against illegal logging.
United church victoria and tasmania. ‘Native forest logging campaign’ 2023 Response to caller christians to care for the earth.

Question 11

Mission explain

Answer 11

We are made in the mission of God, hence we have a responsibility to maintain his creation “Love one another as i have loved you”.
Encourages the Balance of resources, care for all to create God’s kingdom on earth- central paradigm
Call to be disciples of Jesus help others to reach salvation.
Requires the just and equitable share of the world’s resources ‘ecological vocation’.
Major issues: Caring for endangered animals, when you have more than you need the impoverished suffer.

Question 12

Mission quote

Answer 12

“On earth as it is in heaven” Matthew 6:10
“Inherit the kingdom prepared for you for the foundation of the world” Matthew 2:4

Question 13

Mission impact to individual

Answer 13

Sense of purpose- living as disciples gives meaning
Personal responsibility: Individual feels calls to care for others knowing there made in God’s image